LG X5 (2018) goes official with 4,500mAh battery

LG has silently announced a new smartphone. Dubbed X5 (2018), the device is powered by Mediatek’s MT6750 chipset with octa-core 1.5GHz processor, and comes with a 5.5-inch HD display.

RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 32GB. There’s a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front shooter. Measuring 154.7 x 78.1 x 8.9mm and weighing in at 171g, the device runs Android 8.0 Oreo and packs in a large 4,500mAh battery.

The device also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, supports LG Pay, and comes in Morokan Blue color option.

South Korea is the first country to get it, where the handset carries a price tag of KRW 3,63,000 (or around $330). Major carriers including SKT, KT, and LG U+ will all be offering it.